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Funky-smelling Bradford pear tree among 30 invasive species getting banned in New Jersey
21+ hour, 13+ min ago (282+ words) Updated on: April 18, 2026 / 2: 56 PM EDT / CBS New York New Jersey is banning more than two dozen invasive trees and plants, including the Bradford pear, which residents say emits a strange odor when it blooms every spring." The Invasive Species Management…...
New Howard County building codes are a win for environmental advocates, concern for some industry groups
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (410+ words) Updated on: July 10, 2025 / 7: 41 AM EDT / CBS Baltimore New construction in Howard County is poised to be more energy efficient, after Howard County Council approved a new set of building codes this week. It's been years in the making for some…...
The world is entering an era of "water bankruptcy," U. N. report warns
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (401+ words) Updated on: January 21, 2026 / 1: 33 PM EST / CBS News The planet is entering an era of global "water bankruptcy," a United Nations research agency said in a new report, which warns that humans' water use over the long term has exceeded the…...
Mosquitoes, ticks remain a big concern in Chicago with hot, wet summer
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (460+ words) August 7, 2025 / 11: 14 PM CDT / CBS Chicago Summer may be winding down, but with the hot, wet weather the Chicago area has been having, pests like mosquitoes and ticks remain a big concern. But there are efforts under way to warn them…...
Local Chick-fil-A owner, South Side urban farms teaming up to increase access to fresh food
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (186+ words) January 20, 2026 / 10: 20 AM CST / CBS Chicago Chick-fil-A and an urban farming organization are teaming up to help expand access to fresh food across the city. Kareem Edwards, the owner of the Chick-fil-A in the South Loop, donated $50, 000 to Just Roots Chicago…...
Emerald ash borer confirmed in Aurora, city urges homeowners to take action
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (399+ words) Updated on: September 9, 2025 / 5: 57 PM MDT / CBS Colorado The emerald ash borer, a tiny yet destructive invasive beetle, has been confirmed in Aurora. That's prompting officials in the Colorado city to remove or treat infected trees and encourage residents to monitor…...
Volunteers in West Oakland kick off Earth Day early with 7th Street cleanup efforts
7+ hour, 50+ min ago (509+ words) April 18, 2026 / 6: 19 PM PDT / CBS San Francisco Officially, Earth Day is on Wednesday, but some volunteers in the East Bay got an early start on Saturday. While the day is usually a celebration of the planet's natural beauty, there isn't always…...
Black Earth Day cleanup highlights plans for small redwood forest and park in Oakland
8+ hour, 3+ min ago (51+ words) Officially, Earth Day is on Wednesday, but some volunteers got an early start on Saturday. While the day is usually a celebration of the planet's natural beauty, there isn't always a lot of that in West Oakland. Black Earth Day…...
Meet the 2025 Fat Bear Week contenders as Alaska national park kicks off voting
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (901+ words) Updated on: September 24, 2025 / 7: 54 PM EDT / CBS News The bracket for Fat Bear Week 2025 has been revealed, and 12 bears at Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska are looking for votes from all over the world " but only one will be…...
Community concerned after deer spotted with Halloween bucket stuck on its head
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (397+ words) Updated on: March 9, 2026 / 7: 52 PM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh UPDATE: Karen Bloch says a ranger called her to tell her that they found the deer and removed the bucket from its head. The previous story from March 6, 2026, is below." Neighbors in Pittsburgh's…...